Dubai Dubbed one of World?¢‚Ç¨‚Ñ¢s Top Destinations

New figures show Dubai is fast becoming one of the world’s best loved travel destinations! According to the Dubai Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, the first five months of 2010 saw a 7% increase in tourism, with numbers of European visitors also on the up. It is estimated that around 46% of tourists were from European countries, compared to 25% from the GCC and 14% from Asia.

The hotel industry is also counting the positive costs of the tourism boom, with a rise in occupancy rates recorded in the first 3 months of 2010. "The total number of guests staying in the emirate's hotels and hotel apartments reached 637,390, a 7% increase compared to the 594,105 guests reported during January to March 2009," said the Dubai Commerce and Tourism Development Authority.

With the hotel industry continuing to post great results, it is clear investment in this sector remains a positive choice. The First Group looks forward to adding to the city’s exciting hotel sector, with the opening of Metro Central and Grand Central Hotel Apartments in Tecom. Watch this space for frequent updates!